Optical Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 5 May 2026
LOCATION
Sheffield
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Customer Service Teamwork Initiative IT Systems Communication Skills Dispensing Multifocal Optical Experience Adaptability

FULL DESCRIPTION

Optical Assistant

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is looking for an experienced Optical Assistant for the Hillsborough, Sheffield store. Full-time, permanent role with salary from £24,870 per annum. Apply by 11th May.

The Role

So, you’re a proactive people person ready to be the friendly face our stores need? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve had previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant, this Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you. As an Optical Assistant, you’ll use your passion for the [Employer hidden] brand, products and services alongside your incredible customer service skills, to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team. Based in Hillsborough, our store is looking for someone with previous optical experience that can dispense up to Multi focal.

What’s on Offer?

  • Full time - 37.5 hours - Will include a weekend day
  • Salary from £24,870.00 Depending on experience
  • Driven incentive bonus
  • [Employer hidden] Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
  • 28 days holiday including Bank holiday
  • Birthday off to celebrate you
  • Private healthcare

What we’re looking for?

  • Previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant
  • Passion for providing excellent customer service and making customers’ lives easier
  • Great teamwork
  • A good initiative
  • Confidence in using IT systems
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Prepared to step out of your comfort zone and try something new
  • Able to receive feedback and be open to development

Desirable Experience

  • Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service optics environment
  • Experience in optics or Audiology business
  • Basic knowledge/experience of optical and/or Audiology terminology

Key Information

Location: Sheffield. Area of interest: Optical Assistant. Contract type: Permanent. Salary: from £24,870 per annum. Apply by: 11th May. Recruiter: Elisha Aunger - email: [contact hidden]

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